The passing of Kuno Grote, the creator of the legendary herbal elixir, marked the end of an era. It fell to Kuno's son, Gabriel Grote, to revive the legend.

Together with his friend Henning Birkenhake, Gabriel set up his very own liqueur distillery in Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg.

As recipe-hunters, Henning and Gabriel are always searching for very special, unique and new formulas.

Kuno Grote, creator of the legendary herbal elixir

Handcrafted with only the best natural ingredients

Kuno Grote's formula for "Pijökel 55" has its roots in traditional apothecary tinctures - a secret selection of herbs and spices. The manufacturing process is unique: a gentle maceration of our own invented tinctures with alocohol in pharmacopoeia quality, all done by hand.

We only use the best natural ingredients including exotic spices such as galangal, ginger, cloves and cardamom. The manufacturing process leaves out cold storage or chill filtration. This preserves the elixir's delicate aroma and complex flavour.

Pijökel 55 offers a full aroma, free of tannins. A low sugar content –just over 100 grams per litre - gives it just the right sweetness. Notes of almond, cinnamon, vanilla and ginger are followed by a rounded and harmonious finish. Visit our Bar to check out some great receipes!